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brown rice tea; genmaicha
A Japanese green tea blended with roasted popped brown rice, giving it a mild, toasty flavor and golden color. It is lower in caffeine than pure green tea.
Cultural note
A popular everyday tea in Japan, valued for its mild, nutty taste and lower caffeine content. Originally considered an economical tea because the rice filler reduced the amount of tea leaves needed. Some varieties include popped rice (ポップコーンのような米) that resembles tiny popcorn. It pairs well with Japanese meals.